Danica Mae McKellar
Danica Mae McKellar (born January 3, 1975), is an American actress and mathematical education advocate She is best known for her role as Winnie Cooper in the television show The Wonder Years, and now as author of the nationally bestselling book, “Math Doesn’t Suck,” which encourages and empowers middle-school girls with mathematics know-how.
Born in La Jolla, San Diego, California, McKellar moved with her family to Los Angeles, when she was eight. McKellar and sister Crystal McKellar both maintained professional acting careers as kids, but with a strong emphasis on education as a priority. As a result, Crystal became a lawyer, and Danica majored in mathematics in college.
